An ailing king, a secret romance and a Winterfest Ball to remember!
Welcome to our thirteenth official Sims 4 Story Starter Kit! If you missed all the info on Story Starter Kits, you can read more about what they are and how they work in our introductory article!
This month, we’re bringing you into the world of royalty! A king’s failing health means his daughter’s coronation must happen soon, at the annual Winterfest Ball, but the princess has a big secret she’s hiding from everyone.
Story Starter Kit: A Royal Winterfest
The Dupontes have ruled over the small country of Windenburg since medieval times. Although Windenburg’s politics have long since moved to a democratic system, the monarchy still stands as a symbol of Windenburg’s esteemed history and the royal family still has a great deal of influence in the country. They work alongside the elected ruler to pass policies and launch new initiatives for the betterment of Windenburg’s people. It’s a duty the Dupontes take very seriously.
So when news spread around Windenburg that King Maximus’ health was deteriorating, everyone was buzzing about Princess Elleri, the King and Queen’s only child who just celebrated her 18th birthday. She’s expected to be the youngest Queen to inherit the throne since 1654 when Princess Elleri’s ancestor ascended to the throne at the age of thirteen. Princess Elleri has been adored by the public since her birth and her parents have spent her entire life preparing her for this very moment. All of their hopes and dreams hinge on her and how she rules as Queen.
Recently, King Maximus’ health has taken a turn for the worse. Windenburg law states that the birth-born monarch must crown the next monarch themselves shortly before their passing; without the approval of the current reigning monarch, the throne may be contested by other noble families with any relation to the Dupontes. Naturally, this urgency demands Princess Elleri be crowned as soon as possible and what better opportunity to crown Windenburg’s new queen than at the castle’s annual Winterfest Celebration Ball, in front of the whole country? The event will also be an opportunity for Queen Gloria to scout out a suitable husband for her newly crowned daughter; Princess Elleri must secure the Duponte bloodline for another generation as soon as possible, after all.
But there’s one problem with that. Princess Elleri is already engaged in secret to one of the castle’s servants, Ezra. It’s still illegal in Windenburg for the royal family to marry someone outside of the nobility but the Princess has been in love with Ezra since they were children when he boldly stole a kiss on the cheek from her in the courtyard. She couldn’t stop giggling the rest of the day back then and he hasn’t stopped making her giggle ever since. If she can just keep their relationship a secret until after her coronation on Winterfest, she’ll be able to change the law when she becomes Queen and marry the person she loves.
But can she keep it a secret long enough? Her mother’s been getting increasingly suspicious of how much time she spends with Ezra and with the coronation fast approaching, she’s been watching her daughter like a hawk to make sure she doesn’t do anything to disgrace the royal family at such an important time. She knows her parents will assume Ezra just wants to become King and gain access to the royal vault. They’ll have him imprisoned. Her father would never physically harm Ezra but Princess Elleri doesn’t want to think about how far her mother would go to ensure the royal family’s bloodline and reputation isn’t sullied by a servant boy… and it would be all too easy for her to do something drastic while the King’s too ill to intervene.
Story Starter Kit Household Info:
King Maximus Duponte
- Age: Elder
- Pronouns: He/Him
- Romantic Interests: Women
- WooHoo Interests: Women
- Romantic Exploration?: No
- Traits: Family-Oriented, Loyal, Glutton, Gregarious (Bonus)
- Aspiration: Friend of the World
- Likes: Blue, Red, Baroque Music, Cooking
- Dislikes: Pink, Electronica Music, Acting
- Skills: Charisma (5), Dancing (3), Comedy (2)
- Career: King of Windenburg
- Relationships: Queen Gloria Duponte (Wife), Princess Elleri Duponte (Daughter), Ezra Baker (Acquaintance)
- Packs Used: Get Together, Seasons, Get Famous, My Wedding Stories, Romantic Garden Stuff, Holiday Celebration Stuff (Free DLC)
Queen Gloria Duponte
- Age: Adult
- Pronouns: She/Her
- Romantic Interests: Men
- WooHoo Interests: Men
- Romantic Exploration?: No
- Traits: Snob, Art Lover, Self-Absorbed, Domestic (Bonus)
- Aspiration: Successful Lineage
- Likes: Pink, Baroque Music, Painting, Acting
- Dislikes: Blue, Romance Music, Handiness, Cooking, Fishing, Handiness
- Skills: Acting (5), Painting (4), Charisma (3), Dancing (3)
- Career: Queen Consort of Windenburg
- Relationships: King Maximus Duponte (Husband), Princess Elleri Duponte (Daughter), Ezra Baker (Acquaintance)
- Packs Used: Get Together, Seasons, Get Famous, My Wedding Stories, Romantic Garden Stuff, Holiday Celebration Stuff (Free DLC)
Princess Elleri Duponte
- Age: Young Adult
- Pronouns: She/Her
- Romantic Interests: Men
- WooHoo Interests: Men
- Romantic Exploration?: No
- Traits: Music Lover, Good, Family Oriented, Alluring (Bonus)
- Aspiration: Soulmate
- Likes: Blue, Romance Music, Winter Holiday Music, Piano
- Dislikes: Pink, Baroque Music, Painting
- Skills: Charisma (5), Painting (4), Dancing (3), Logic (3)
- Career: Princess of Windenburg
- Relationships: King Maximus Duponte (Father), Queen Gloria Duponte (Mother), Ezra Baker (Fiancé)
- Packs Used: Get Together, Seasons, Get Famous, My Wedding Stories, Romantic Garden Stuff, Holiday Celebration Stuff (Free DLC)
Ezra Baker
- Age: Young Adult
- Pronouns: He/Him
- Romantic Interests: Women
- WooHoo Interests: Women
- Romantic Exploration?: No
- Traits: Neat, Loyal, Family Oriented, Domestic (Bonus)
- Aspiration: Big Happy Family
- Likes: Blue, World Music, Cooking, Gardening, Handiness
- Dislikes: Pink, Baroque Music, Writing
- Skills: Cooking (5), Gourmet Cooking (4), Handiness (3), Comedy (3)
- Career: Royal Servant
- Relationships: King Maximus Duponte (Employer), Queen Gloria Duponte (Employer), Princess Elleri Duponte (Fiancée)
- Packs Used: Get Together, Seasons, Get Famous, My Wedding Stories, Romantic Garden Stuff, Holiday Celebration Stuff (Free DLC)
Household Notes:
- This Story Starter Kit household should be able to purchase their lot with their default starting funds. Make sure you import the family into CAS, then move them in. If you move them into a home straight from the Gallery, they will not have the funds I set for them.
Winterfest Castle
This grand castle is located in the middle of a lake which makes it a difficult target for attackers to reach. Not that it has many attackers these days. This lavish estate has housed the royal Duponte family for hundreds of years and boasts a ballroom, inner courtyard, a vault, 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, not including the servants’ quarters and the dungeon.
Story Starter Kit Lot Info:
- Lot Type: Residential
- Price: §1,059,867
- Size: 64×64
- Beds: 8
- Baths: 7
- Lot Traits: None
- Lot Challenges: None
- Packs Used: Get Together, Seasons, Get Famous, My Wedding Stories, Romantic Garden Stuff, Holiday Celebration Stuff (Free DLC)
Your Sims 4 Story Starter Kit is waiting for you! Get The Household and The Lot by downloading them from the official Gallery Website linked on the buttons below. Or, follow SnarkyWitch in the Gallery and look for A Royal Winterfest and Winterfest Castle!
There is also a non-Winterfest version of the castle to save you the hassle of taking down all the decorations when Winterfest is over. You can find it in my Gallery.
Credits:
- Poses by the devilliers and simnah
Looking for last month’s Story Starter Kit? Check out Nature’s Balance!